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Monocytes are a type of [[ | Monocytes are a type of [[White blood cell|white blood cell]], they range from 13 μm to 25 μm in diameter and are distinguishable from their kidney shaped nucleus.Monocytes originate from the common [[Myeloid progenitor|myeloid progenitor]] which differentiates to become a [[Granulocytes|granulocyte]] and then a monocyte. Monocytes are a [[Phagocytic|phagocytic]] cell found in the blood, they enter tissues and differentiate to form phagocytic [[Macrophage|Macrophages]]<ref>Murphy, K. (2012) Janeway's Immunobiology, 8th Edition, New York: Garland Science. p.4-6</ref>. Once matured monocytes are often found in the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and loose connective tissue <ref>Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary, 2012 found at: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/monocyte</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 13:10, 22 October 2017
Monocytes are a type of white blood cell, they range from 13 μm to 25 μm in diameter and are distinguishable from their kidney shaped nucleus.Monocytes originate from the common myeloid progenitor which differentiates to become a granulocyte and then a monocyte. Monocytes are a phagocytic cell found in the blood, they enter tissues and differentiate to form phagocytic Macrophages[1]. Once matured monocytes are often found in the lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, and loose connective tissue [2].
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- ↑ Murphy, K. (2012) Janeway's Immunobiology, 8th Edition, New York: Garland Science. p.4-6
- ↑ Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary, 2012 found at: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/monocyte